[avelanch]

yeah, he got a game misconduct during the utter destruction of Petrovic at the end of the previous game. check the end of the video i posted above to see why.

[avelanch]

Connauton with 2 assists last night.

He's now 4th in rookie scoring with 26GP 9G 15A 24PTS.

[playboi19]

Shoot, nice pick Gillis. Good work Steamer.

[SchroederDaShredder]

He didn't make the WHL roster for the Russian WHL subway super series. If he doesn't make that team, his chances of making the Canadian team is pretty slim. I checked out the defencemens playing for the WHL tonight, and yes, ALL of them except for 1 of them is a PPG defencemen or higher in the WHL. Just so you guys know, so when he doesn't get the invite to orientation camp, theres the reason why.

[LostViking]

6th in rookie scoring as of today. 1st in rookie dmen scoring. Wow, I'm really impressed with his production so far.

[avelanch]

Connauton with 2 powerplay goals in the third period so far with just under 4 min remaining. Giants and Cougars are tied 4-4 right now.

[one night]

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He didn't make the WHL roster for the Russian WHL subway super series. If he doesn't make that team, his chances of making the Canadian team is pretty slim. I checked out the defencemens playing for the WHL tonight, and yes, ALL of them except for 1 of them is a PPG defencemen or higher in the WHL. Just so you guys know, so when he doesn't get the invite to orientation camp, theres the reason why.
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The most idiotic statement I ever heard.

[avelanch]

Connauton with 2 goals, and the first star of the game in a 5-4 regulation win for the Giants.

He's now 4th in rookie scoring, and 1st in rookie d-men. Most notably, he's tied for 2nd in d-men league wide.

This post has been edited by avelanch: 27 November 2009 - 10:32 PM

[falcon]

Just out of interest and kind of off topic... who are the 6 dman playing for the dub in the russia canada series?

[avelanch]

falcon, on 27 November 2009 - 10:32 PM, said:

Just out of interest and kind of off topic... who are the 6 dman playing for the dub in the russia canada series?

Game 5:
Robak, Colby - Pysyk, Mark
Barrie, Tyson - Ponich, Brett
Teubert, Colten - Cowen, Jared

Game 6:
Stone, Michael - Pysyk, Mark
Barrie, Tyson - McNabb, Brayden
Hamonic, Travis - Elliott, Stefan

[DeNiro]

Connauton is an absolute stud so far. I'm very happy that we drafted this guy. His physical and offensive game are really impressive, and if he can work his defensive zone play then there's no telling how good he can be.

[falcon]

avelanch, on 27 November 2009 - 09:38 PM, said:

Game 5:
Robak, Colby - Pysyk, Mark
Barrie, Tyson - Ponich, Brett
Teubert, Colten - Cowen, Jared

Game 6:
Stone, Michael - Pysyk, Mark
Barrie, Tyson - McNabb, Brayden
Hamonic, Travis - Elliott, Stefan

Great, thanks a lot man.

It's not hard to see why Connauton didn't make it over those guys, they were all either higher picks or is doing very well offensively this year.

[DeNiro]

falcon, on 28 November 2009 - 12:21 AM, said:

Great, thanks a lot man.

It's not hard to see why Connauton didn't make it over those guys, they were all either higher picks or is doing very well offensively this year.

The funny thing is is that he has just as many, if not more points, than all of those guys except Hamonic. The problem is is that he kind of came out of nowhere, so he's not really on Team Canada's radar yet. Oh well, it's not likely he would make the World Junior Team anyways, there's alot more talent there.

[falcon]

DeNiro, on 28 November 2009 - 12:48 AM, said:

The funny thing is is that he has just as many, if not more points, than all of those guys except Hamonic. The problem is is that he kind of came out of nowhere, so he's not really on Team Canada's radar yet. Oh well, it's not likely he would make the World Junior Team anyways, there's alot more talent there.

Yea I haven't seen Connauton play since the pre-season so I can't comment, but half the names there i recognize and the ones that I don't are putting up very good numbers.

Besides there is more to a defenseman than offensive numbers, though K-Con's numbers are very impressive nonetheless.

As for WJC, yea I don't think he will come close to making it and you can't blame him. There is just too much talent for team Canada, at least at the junior level.

[Rink on Renfrew]

I go to more than half of the Giants home games. He's really played well,a few mistakes here and there but overall solid. He's new to the league so that can be expected. He's had some great end to end rushes ,excellent stick handling and strong moves driving to the net,for a Dman. His shot doesn't seem all the great from what I've seen but his shots usally make it through,which is a good thing for getting points with Rebound/scramble plays. The Canucks can use someone with that skill all though thats what M.Schnieder should/is doing this year for us.

This post has been edited by Rink on Renfrew: 28 November 2009 - 03:24 AM

[playboi19]

DeNiro, on 27 November 2009 - 11:21 PM, said:

Connauton is an absolute stud so far. I'm very happy that we drafted this guy. His physical and offensive game are really impressive, and if he can work his defensive zone play then there's no telling how good he can be.

He's in good hands with Donny Hay.

[mrluongo]

he looks good in the training camp also

so this is extra promising

[SchroederDaShredder]

Imagine if Evander Kane was still on the Giants. I think Connauton will be above a PPG player.

[old_time_hockey]

Good double dip for Kevin up at the CN Center this weekend. 3G, 1A for 4pts. And after 28 WHL games in his rookie season he has 12G 16A 28PTS -8 39PIM

Friday, 27th Giants 5 @ Cougars 4 - F
1. VAN Piluso, (6) (Lyon, Barnett), 6:23
1. P.G Makin, (3) (McDonald, Vlach), 16:29
2. P.G Asuchak, (3) (Medland-Marchen, Stanfield), 5:52
2. VAN Nunn, (1) (Henry), 7:51 (PP)
2. P.G Torbohm, (2) (Viedensky, Connolly), 10:19
3. VAN Connauton, (10) (Cunningham, Manning), 0:06 (PP)
3. P.G Connolly, (5) (Thiessen, Rodgers), 7:09
3. VAN Connauton, (11) (Cunningham, Gallagher), 9:25 (PP)
3. VAN Cunningham, (14) (Mappin, Toigo), 19:28

Saturday, 28th Giants 6 @ Cougars 2 - F
1. P.G Connolly, (6) (Jackson, Viedensky), 12:09 (PP)
1. VAN Connauton, (12) (Mappin, Manning), 12:47
2. P.G Viedensky, (3) (Rodgers, Connolly), 11:19
2. VAN Gallagher, (16) (Cunningham, Toigo), 14:46
3. VAN Gallagher, (17) (Cunningham, Bouma), 2:46
3. VAN Gallagher, (18) (Lyon), 5:12
3. VAN Nunn, (2) (Henry, Burns), 16:22
3. VAN Gallagher, (19) (Bouma, Connauton), 18:37

Keep up the good work Kev!

[old_time_hockey]

SchroederDaShredder, on 28 November 2009 - 01:37 PM, said:

Imagine if Evander Kane was still on the Giants. I think Connauton will be above a PPG player.

I think most Giants fans knew Kane was gone. But no one banked on Wright sticking with T-Bay. Those are 2 character, Memorial Cup winners and the Giants were in need of one to come back. But having said that, going with how the cards fell you got to be happy with the play of the squad.

Gallagher almost bags the natural hattie tonight.